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Halcyon to connect with Greenway

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Pinecrest expands Lower School

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Lambert creates Drug Awareness Club

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Lambert students paint piano to spread peace Vanessa Tam, Rose Holloway, Rina Yoo and Teresa Weng finished the piano in two weeks so patrons at the Sharon Forks Library could enjoy it as part of the Pianos for Peace Festival. Read more page 11.

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Would-be thief seen while going through car FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man came face-to-face with the person who was reportedly rifling through his car Sept. 1.

The man said he heard his dogs barking around 5:30 a.m. and went to check on them.

He saw a man with a gray sweatshirt with the hood up over his head rummag-

ing through the man’s truck, which had been left unlocked overnight.

The owner yelled at the thief and the suspect took off toward the woods between the homes on Homesteaders Drive.

It was still dark outside, so the owner couldn’t identify anything else about the

thief.

He said nothing was taken from the truck. A cell phone was found under the truck that didn’t belong to the truck owner.

Multiple other neighbors had their cars entered that night, but none said they were missing a phone.

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The manager confronted the woman and told her it was fake. The woman asked how he knew, then asked for the bill back, but the manager refused and called 911. The woman said she would wait outside, but instead fled the scene.

No items were purchased with the counterfeit bill. Video footage was taken of the incident.

her $1.2 million,” according to the incident report. The woman also sent about $1,500 in iTunes gift cards via picture messages.

No unauthorized transactions had occurred on her bank account, but she was advised to place a hold on her account or change her numbers.

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Couple’s car windows smashed at Chattahoochee Pointe Park FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — While they were on a morning run at Chattahoochee Pointe Park Aug. 23, a couple had their car windows smashed and items stolen. The husband and wife both drove their cars to the park and met to exercise for about 40 minutes.

The husband said his front passenger window was smashed and $100 was taken from the glove box. The wife said she left her passenger window down accidentally, and her purse in the back seat was taken.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — An unknown woman fled the Publix off Peachtree Parkway Aug. 23 after the $100 bill she was attempting to use was found to be fraudulent.

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Woman loses over $40,000 in online dating scam FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — After she was led to believe she was talking to a surgeon in the U.S. Army and American Red Cross, a woman had more than $40,000 stolen from her.

The 53-year-old woman said she met the man on an online dating site when she received a message from “Dr. Duke Robinson” in May. She said he presented himself as a surgeon working in Libya.

Duke apparently asked for money in order to keep his son in school.

The two never spoke face-to-face, but Duke sent her pictures of his Army discharge papers and ID. Both turned out to be fake. The woman received two messages from who she thought were government representatives asking her to pay $42,700 in order to receive a Patriot Act certificate.

She also gave Duke her Wells Fargo bank account number and routing information because “he planned on sending

Dump truck driver arrested for speeding in work zone FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A dump truck driver was arrested Aug. 31 for driving 90 miles per hour in a construction zone.

The 42-year-old driver was seen speeding in the construction zone on Ga. 400 near Exit 13. A deputy patrolling the area saw the dump truck speeding at about 80-85 miles per hour and proceeding to pass cars.

Once the dump truck stopped, the driver said he didn’t think his truck could go that fast because the speedometer was set to not exceed 78 miles per hour.

The man said he was going that fast to get extra loads for his company completed and to buy cigarettes.

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The driver had several warrants out.

He was arrested for reckless driving and speeding in excess of maximum speed limits.

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City approves skating rink at Fairgrounds this winter

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CUMMING, Ga. — Residents won’t have to go farther than the Cumming Fairgrounds this winter to experience the holiday season.

The Cumming City Council approved a contract Sept. 4 with Square Ice Inc., for installation of a skating rink on the property.

Mayor Troy Brumbalow said the rink will be near Castleberry Road and will be open from Thanksgiving to when students go back to school in January.

He anticipates it will be open seven days a week, with a couple of major events in December.

Tickets will probably be around $12 to skate for an hour.

“The guy who owns the company has had a skating rink in Blue Ridge and in Marietta the past three years,” Brumbalow said. “He’s a city of Cumming resident.

He’d like to do it up here, and I think it’d be a good thing for us. He can go set it up again in Marietta, but he’d rather be here.”

The city would be responsible for renting the tent to cover the rink and for the power used to maintain the ice.

The total would run roughly $20,000.

“We’ll be able to sell advertising all

• Approved a temporary construc-

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The Cumming City Council approved an emergency repair for the rock wall in front of Wells Fargo on Veterans Memorial Blvd. after it crumbled onto the sidewalk earlier this year. around the rink and on the outside,” Brumbalow said. “That should cover our expenses.

There will be no concessions from him, but it would be on us to set that up and that revenue would come to us.

That’s something we can do or have nonprofits do it or something.”

Brumbalow spoke with several companies about setting up a rink. All expressed reservations about whether the venture would break even.

“You’re not going to Avalon where they go to dinner and decide to go skating,” he said. “He’s taking a big risk to do it. His breakeven is $65,000.

tion easement with Forsyth County regarding access to the Big Creek Greenway. This was a condition as part of a deal between the city and county for the construction of a water tank on Sawnee Mountain.

• Denied the appeal of a business license revocation from King Puff, located at 416 Atlanta Road. It was shut down Sept. 5.

• Approved additional cyber security protection for city staff • Approved an emergency repair for the rock wall in front of Wells Fargo on Veterans Memorial Blvd.

If this does work out for him, we can work it out to do it again next year. The perfect place will be the new City Center.

When we get to that point, we’ll be getting a percentage of the revenues.

But being the first year and it’s such a risk. It’s just a break-even for us.”

Halcyon plans to connect thousands with Greenway

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Developers for Halcyon hope to make the mixed-use

development one of the largest unifiers in the community by adding connections to the wildly popular Big Creek Greenway.

RocaPoint Partners partner Patrick

Leonard presented updates and future plans for the development at the Sept. 6 Real Estate Roundtable at DeKalb Office, 1320 Ridgeland Parkway, hosted by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of

Commerce.

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Continued from Page 4 land Parkway off exit 12 on Ga. 400 and is planned to open March 23, 2019.

Halcyon is developing an extension to the Big Creek Greenway with a paved and lit parking lot, restrooms and a trailhead, Leonard said.

“This is the thing that will differentiate us from a lot of others,” Leonard said. “The Big Creek trail is now 13 miles and we’re connected to almost 10,000 homes by that. People can ride their bikes or walk their dogs. We’re really excited about that.”

Once Halcyon starts hosting bike races and other events, he expects the public to flock to the location, much like the crowds that have gathered for events along the Atlanta BeltLine.

“There are market challenges that everybody deals with,” Leonard said.

“Our biggest challenge is that this is not what Forsyth does.

People are not used to this amount of density in a small area.

There have been some zoning issues, but it’s worth it. The county commissioners have been behind us.

Everybody is excited about it.” The group was attracted to this area due to the traffic both from Ga. 400 and the expected foot traffic from the Greenway.

“The trail will be a big part of this,” Leonard said. “Obviously visibility, demographics and traffic in-flow will play a part. As we develop our project, we want to hit all types of people who live and work here as well.

We are focused on trying to get people to come, eat and stay on our site.” There is a growing list of restaurants and retailers that will be at Halcyon, including three distinct eateries from renowned chef Marc Taft: CO-OP Community Table + Bar, FEED Fried Chicken + Such and a burger restaurant. In addition, Hog Island, MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza, Cocina & Taqueria, Butcher & Brew, Never Enough Thyme and Cherry Street Brewpub have all announced they will be part of the development.

A Market Hall concept similar to Ponce City and Krog Street markets, will feature Kilwins ice cream, TOCAYO, Sweet Tuna, Gu’s Dumplings, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee and Pita Mediterranean Street Food. All tenants have been secured.

CMX Theater will open a 10-screen, 38,000-square-foot cinema. Two hotels will open, including an Embassy Suites by Hilton at Halcyon with 152-rooms and a confer ence room.

The development will also include 690 residential units.

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Government Go-Getters Meet Karen Shields Director of Communications

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — For Forsyth County Director of Communication Karen Shields, getting news, updates and information out to the public is what it’s all about.

Since she joined the staff July 9, she has been working on county publications, media relations, social media pages and internal communications.

“Use the resources and methods we’re providing to find out what’s going on,” she said. “Our job in communications is to help you know what’s going on.”

These responsibilities are nothing new to Shields who brings more than 20 years of experience in communications having served as communications manager and public information officer for the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources.

“The transition has been fantastic,” she said. “I’m proud of the way the communications team here pulled together in the interim between directors.

They were able to continue on and make sure the government in Forsyth County was able to continue to communicate with residents.

They’ve been able to help me come in, and we didn’t miss a step, we kept going and just have one more person on the team now.”

One of the biggest goals the department has is to expand the interactions with the community.

“We are looking to expand some of our social media outlets so people have more ways and places they can find out what’s going on in Forsyth, projects going on,” she said.

“We want to have more places and ways for people to find out what’s going on in the community.”

As a Gwinnett resident of 30 years, Shields kept up with the ever-increasing population of Forsyth County.

“I’ve experienced that for the past years in the Gwinnett County government,” she said. “I’ve seen how things change from communicating with smaller numbers of people to a larger number.

You have to be that communications change agent to help make sure the

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Karen Shields joined the Forsyth County government staff as director of communications on July 9. communications keep up with the community’s growth. I saw this opportunity in Forsyth and I thought I could bring my experience in one of the largest growing counties in the country.”

It helps that Shields enjoys the staff she works with.

“The people here are dedicated to the community,” she said. “I like that we are public servants and good stewards of the county’s resources.

I like that and county government as a resident and an employee.”

She has found no two days are exactly the same.

“Even if I have a schedule, I can count on something coming up, whether it’s breaking news or a new initiative we’re learning about, every day is something new to learn,” Shields said. “I like that.”

To keep with the Forsyth County government, visit facebook.com/ForsythCountyGovernment or forsythco.com.

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SCHOOLS

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The future Lower School Building will be under construction for the upcoming school year.

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Fr. Matthew Kaderabek blesses the grounds and students during the Sept. 7 ceremony marking the beginning of work on the Pinecrest Academy Lower School building.

Pinecrest breaks ground on new Lower School

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On the eve of the 25th anniversary of Pinecrest Academy’s opening in 1993, the school broke ground on its Lower School building renovation.

Students, staff and parents gathered Sept. 7 to officially mark the beginning of the construction and bless the site where the new building will be located. It is planned to be complete by next school year.

The $5.6 million Lower School building renovation is funded through the school’s Capital Campaign Phase One, which will also include a $2.5 million upgrade to the outdoor athletic facilities and the $450,000 construction of a new band rehearsal

facility.

Phase Two will include a second Lower School Building, high school building addition and athletic stadium. Phase Three includes new buildings for high school, a fine arts center and indoor athletic complex.

Phase Four includes a commons building for the Lower School and Phase Five includes additional athletic fields.

Chairman of the Board Mark Doxtader said the school has received great support since its opening 25 years ago.

“The new building honors our past while also providing for our future,” he said. “It represents 25 years of hard work and dedication for all those who’ve worked tirelessly to make Pinecrest Academy the school it

is today.”

Head of School Edward Spurka said since he started his first school year about six weeks ago, there hasn’t been a day when he didn’t feel blessed to be part of Pinecrest.

He said the school is planned to house first through fifth grades, the health clinic, some administrative offices and the Lower School chapel.

Lower School Principal Madeleine Flanagan said they put God first in everything at Pinecrest.

“We’ve been waiting in the Lower School for 25 years,” she said. “It’s about time.”

Pinecrest Director of Development and parent Charlene Dougal said two years ago, various members of Pinecrest leadership implemented the Capital Campaign with the first prior -

ity of building the new Lower School building.

“Many deserve thanks for their hard work, commitment to the mission, their love of Pinecrest and willingness to get us to this place today,” Dougal said. “But first and foremost we must thank Jesus Christ today for his never ending love and Our Lady for her constant intercession on our behalf.

Today we mark one more miracle for Pinecrest.”

The groundbreaking is a miracle because it comes from answered prayers and hard fought battles, she said.

“Campaigns are not only about raising funds, but they build community,” she said. “I am proud to be part of this community.”

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Students who donated their allowance money toward the groundbreaking were the first ones to dig up dirt, signaling the beginning of construction.

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Commission rejects limiting apartment to corridor map

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission has struck down a move intended to restrict new apartments to specific sections along Ga. 400.

Commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 6 to reject the proposed apartment corridor map that would have confined rentals to 2,500 feet from the centerline of Ga. 400. The proposal also would have required apartments be confined to community development nodes that were part of the county’s comprehensive plan approved last year.

The decision followed a similar vote by members of the Planning Commission.

Currently, the county only allows apartments in Master Planned District zoning, which is earmarked for mixed-use developments. While there are areas in the county that have apartments now, no new units would have been permitted. Previously approved developments would not have been subject to the new restrictions.

Robert Long, vice president of economic development for the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, said he was worried about the restrictions on apartments.

“It could create a run on some of these key tracks of properties along the 400

Commissioner Cindy Mills said she opposed the map because it goes against the comprehensive plan. corridor that I would personally rather see developed as commercial, industrial or office,” Long said. “Specifically for industrial office they want to be along that corridor.

I’m concerned this would limit those parcels.”

Commission Chairman Todd Levent said apartments are already allowed in this area today and the corridor wasn’t going to be used simply to create more apartments.

“They’ve already been narrowed down to multiple nodes throughout the county,” Levent said. “This will just further narrow them down to 400 where you have heavier traffic.

It’ll put it on a heavier, wider road and not have them back on areas where there are secondary roads causing more traffic trying to get out to the highway.”

Levent said the commission has to work through prior votes from their prede-

cessors.

County Attorney Ken Jarrard said if the board had approved the map, it would have set a precedent that if a request to build apartments was made, it would probably be approved.

Commissioner Cindy Mills said she opposed the map because it goes against the comprehensive plan.

“We spent over a year getting input from the community on a comprehensive plan and we no sooner got the ink dry on the comp plan we want to try to change what the community decided about where they wanted things to be,” she said.

“That’s wrong. We’re defeating the purpose in the comprehensive plan. We’re putting ourselves in a box.”

Commissioner Laura Semanson said if the county was going to entertain the idea of apartments as a part of a mixed use development, they needed to confirm it was legitimate.

“It needs to be a meaningful assortment of different types of activities occurring there with a significant commercial presence to balance that out,” she said.

“We need to look at what requirements we’re making of mixed-use developers when they’re promoting apartments. If you want to control the number and the quality you get, you focus on the product in which you allow it.”

The Forsyth County Commission voted down a proposed apartment corridor map, seen in the red areas, after deciding it was too restrictive.

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Lambert Drug Awareness Club aims to help, educate peers

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Many high school students are worried about fitting in, but a group of sophomores at Lambert High School realized the need to help others was worth standing out.

The Lambert Drug Awareness Club was officially installed Sept. 5 at the Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council meeting.

This is the first club sprung from the county’s council, with other local high schools to follow.

President Tapasya Katta, Vice President Madison Foster and Public Relations Manager Grant Pedersen run the Lambert High School club which held its first meeting last week.

“I thought there was a real issue at Lambert,” Pedersen said. “The number of people vaping, doing drugs and drinking alcohol has been increasing. We have an opportunity to bring awareness to the issues at hand. We need to bring the knowledge to the people of Lambert.”

Foster said she hopes the club creates a family and community within the high school.

That will happen through educating their peers about drugs and alcohol, Katta said. The group plans to mount campaigns through school, creating PSAs and participating in Red Ribbon Week.

“We want to break the misconceptions that high schoolers have that their actions won’t have repercussions,” Pedersen said. “They think nothing will happen to them if they do drugs or vape.

But we want to bring awareness to the fact there are consequences in the long run.”

While trying to recruit members, Foster said they heard positive feedback from other students, but also some sarcastic and dismissive comments, too.

“Some people think we’re weird, nerds, losers or whatever,” she said.

“But there are people who are interested in our club no matter the reason.

Some want a support group, get to know people or to raise awareness.”

All three students said they are aware of the drug problem in their school, around the county and in the nation as a whole. But Katta said this is nothing new for high school students.

“It is our childhood mentalities and the way we think,” she said. “I’ve seen people vaping during class in the bathroom, hallways and in the corner in class.

People think since it’s legal for other people (over 18), then what’s the harm in doing it a few years early.”

Lack of parental supervision, wanting to fit in, boredom, peer pressure, pressure to perform well in their academics and an influx of money are some of the factors leading to use of illegal substances, club members said.

“I guess they’re using it as a distraction from life,” Foster said. “My mom is my favorite person in the world and I could never want to disappoint her.

Growing up, she raised me very well, taught me about the dangers and why I shouldn’t do it.”

Katta attributes her wariness of illegal activities to having strong goals for the future, which she said everyone in the club shares.

Pedersen said he never had a desire to test out drugs or alcohol.

“My brain has always said it’s stupid and it’ll mess up my future,” Pedersen

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Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council Coordinator Victoria Ray swears in Lambert Drug Awareness Club President Tapasya Katta Sept. 5. said. “I want to get into a good college and have a life outside of Forsyth County.”

They plan to approach their peers without judgement, but instead a helping hand and friendship.

“We understand why they’re doing what they doing,” Katta said. “It’s not their fault. We’re just trying to help them out.

We can’t force them to get help, but

we can introduce the idea to them and let them know it’s possible.”

Now is a good time to get the club together, Pedersen said, because he believes the drug problem has become taboo to discuss and those who do discuss it have become desensitized because it is becoming more common.

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Students embrace Pianos for Peace at library

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — It might seem out of place to put a piano inside a library, but at the Sharon Forks Branch, the piano brings the community together to enjoy music and art.

The piano is one of 50 around the Atlanta area as part of the Pianos for Peace Festival, a non-profit organization founded by composer and pianist Malek Jandali to build peace through music, arts and education.

Student volunteers from the National Art Honor Society at Lambert High School painted and decorated the piano for the Sharon Forks Library.

The students, Vanessa Tam, Rose Holloway, Rina Yoo and Teresa Weng, chose “flowering voices” for their design theme.

“We wanted to express how music is universally appreciated by both nature and humankind,” Tam said. “The elements on our piano play off the waves emitted by singing and music, so there are a lot of wavy lines and abstract colors. On the top there are two children singing, and on the back are birds and flowers to show a bonding union.”

The library is one of three Pianos for

Peace locations in Forsyth County and its piano will be on display and available for visitors to play in Meeting Room A of the Sharon Forks Library through the end of the Festival on Sept. 22.

The other two pianos are on display and may be played at The Collection at Forsyth and Lambert High School, according to Sharon Forks Library branch manager Mendy Gunter.

“It is not typical in a small branch to find a piano,” she said. “But in the larger metropolitan libraries it’s typical in a large space to have a grand piano for concerts.”

This project brings art into the community and gives the public the opportunity to play music, Gunter said.

“It’s for people to play music spontaneously for people to enjoy and bring peace,” she said.

It was a benefit for the students, as well, who had never used a piano for a canvas and had never worked with other artists on a project.

“All of us could personally relate to this type of a project because, for me, my mom is a pianist,” Yoo said. “This was already an interesting way to put myself personally into this project. At the same time we were able to give back to the community in such a way that it’s

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Vanessa Tam plays the piano she helped paint as part of Pianos for Peace.

The students from Lambert High School painted this piano so members of the public can play it.

something we’ve never done before.”

Holloway said she made new friends through this experience, and this brought her out of her comfort zone.

Weng said she was proud of her accomplishment at the end of the twoweek project.

“This was a way to better ourselves,” Yoo said. “It was both self-healing but at the same time, volunteering. It’s really cool knowing we’re working on a project that will impact more children so they

will be inspired by both music and art.”

Following the display, Gunter said the piano will be donated to Little Mill Middle School.

“The element of art and music together can make the world a better place,” Gunter said. “This is a unique project and we wanted to bring that message to Forsyth County.”

To find out more about the Festival, or to donate a piano, visit PianosForPeace.org.

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Volunteers rally to help Fill Ministries feed community

By KATHLEEN STURGEON kathleen@appenmediagroup.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Meals by Grace feeds more than 30,000 people in the community annually, and that food is provided by the Fill Ministries Aquaponics Farm in north Forsyth.

The group can now better serve the community after a group of volunteers built a 440- foot fence around the farm provide privacy for the neighbors next door and to enhance safety for the volunteers. The fence project was made possible by a $4,200 grant by the Home Depot Foundation and built by Team Depot volunteers.

Fill Ministries Founder Stephen Daniels and his wife Suellen realized there was a problem in the community eight years ago after they had a business failure and lost their income. They were working various part-time jobs and helping families through the church they attended.

One Sunday they saw food boxes left over and wondered why the families didn’t pick up the free food.

“Come to find out, they didn’t have transportation,” Daniels said. “They wanted to come, but they couldn’t. If you don’t have money for food, you don’t

have money for gas or a car. Forsyth County doesn’t have mass transit. So if you’re without a car, you’re in a tough spot.”

The farm has fed hungry children by distributing more than 310,000 pounds of food annually to families whose kids are identified by Forsyth and Dawson County school social workers as “food insecure.” Every Sunday and twice a month on Saturdays, as many as 500 volunteers join together to cook meals and pack a week’s worth of food and personal items to help more than 90 families.

Additionally, twice a week a client choice pantry is open that allows more than 350 people who are not on the delivery program to use credits to shop for foods that fit their families’ diets.

The farm uses aquaponics that uses fish to purify the water to help grow the plants that are then harvested. Daniels said it produces pure, organic foods that are healthier for the children.

“Every week we plant and harvest,” he said. “We’re harvesting lettuce and tomatoes. We’re either taking it to our families or selling it into the marketplace to buy food that we use for families.”

In 2017, Fill Ministries had 15,000 volunteers who helped distribute over

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Fill Ministries Founder Stephen Daniels uses his aquaponics farm to feed thousands in the community.

Volunteers from Team Depot built a fence to provide privacy for the neighbors next to Fill Ministries Aquaponics Farm and to provide safety for the volunteers who tend the crops.

3,000 pounds of food into the community.

“The beautiful part of what we do is the ability to work with volunteers that are so interested in helping,” Daniels said. “It says they’re not OK with children being hungry. There are times when we get to talk with school social workers and they’ll tell us things about a

little boy putting macaroni and cheese in his pants pocket. Turns out he was taking it to his young sibling at home who was hungry.

A second grader that’s worried about food is heartbreaking. Our community is just not OK with that.”

To learn how to volunteer or donate, visit fillministries.org.

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By JILLIAN DIMARCO interns@appenmediagroup.com

ATLANTA — Cumming residents can now experience a little piece of home while traveling down the BeltLine in Atlanta.

Lorenzo Gaz, a Cumming artist, is one of 11 area artists whose work will displayed along the route.

After a career that included five different positions in corporate America, including an entrepreneur and a university educator, Gaz was inspired by his son, David, to pursue art. David has already found success internationally.

“I thought maybe genetically, I have some talent,” Gaz said. “Most would think that being an artist comes naturally, but it is just simply hard work and having a strong interest in it.”

His whimsical abstract art was selected from among 200 applicants for display on the BeltLine.

“I love to make people happy and put a smile on their face when they pass by my murals,” Gaz said.

Gaz travels around the world for the sole purpose of displaying his art in different countries.

“I try to paint a piece everywhere I travel,” Gaz said. “I’m going to make

a special trip to Barcelona next year because it is where I was motivated to do street art in the first place.”

His BeltLine mural was inspired by a heart-shaped graffiti crudely spraypainted on a metal retractable curtain protecting a plate-glass window on his 2017 visit to Barcelona, he said.

Most of his artwork ties into a local artifact of a country he has visited. For instance he enjoys capturing familiar icons in Mexico.

“One of my favorites is a view of mountains surrounding a bay in Puerto Vallarta where there is an icon that is a 100-foot sail made out of stainless steel sitting off of a fishing pier,” he said. “It is depicted in my piece called ‘Mountain View from Puerto Vallarta Malecon.’”

Gaz donates his pieces to local charities, earning him a reputation for his generosity.

“I really want to help and pay back to the community and this is just a great way to do it,” he said.

Gaz started by donating a few pieces sporadically, but now he donates around three to four pieces a week to places like orphanages and libraries.

While he plans to continue his current pursuits, Gaz said he wants to add a new discipline to his portfolio, like

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A lot of them didn’t know that North Point needs service retail, like grocery stores, like a small hardware store, even a pharmacy.

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with property owners to develop a code and overlay to guide future development.

“There are a lot of design requirement,” Cook said. “When the LCI was approved, it recommended we establish an eco-district. So we’re working on the details of exactly what an eco-district should include.”

An eco-district is an urban planning method that integrates sustainable development and reduces the ecological footprint of the project.

Members of the City Council have commented that North Point is one area where high-density residential could make sense, and they have also targeted it as a possible stop for rapid transit bus service along Ga. 400.

Cook said the North Point development code and overlay could go before the Alpharetta Planning Commission as early as October for approval. The plan would then go to the City Council for NORTH POINT MALL final adoption.

ALPHARETTA, Meanwhile, the cityGEORGIA is holding regular meetings with North Point Property owners to keep the process moving.

Last month, Cook met with North Point property owners for a lunch to discuss the Livable Community Initiative.

“I had 40 people come to that meeting,” Cook said. “We had lunch for the property owners, and I gave a presentation on the North Point LCI. The leasing agents for North Point were there, so we got to talk to them about how important

it is because in the future we’re going to have all these connections to the Greenway.”

She said she hopes to make the meetings a monthly occasion.

“A lot of them didn’t know thatd e s i g n studio North Point needs service retail, like grocery stores, like a small hardware store, even a pharmacy,” Cook said.

“So those are some of the targets they should go after.”

For its next step, the city is proceeding with plans to implement an $80,000 Placemaking Grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission. The grant will help develop guidelines for creation of public spaces and the installation of public art in and around North Point Mall.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — With Avalon and City Center pretty much on auto pilot, economic development officials in Alpharetta are turning their focus to North Point for the next big revival.

The mall, office and retail area just east of Ga. 400 has taken a few hits in the past year with the closures of giant retailers Sears and Toys “R” Us. Strip malls in the area are also seeing strain, according to Kimley-Horn consultant Eric Bosman, who has been working with the city to update the area’s Livable Centers Initiative.

However, the tide may be ready to turn in light of recent announcements.

Just last month, mall owner General Growth Properties submitted rezoning plans to convert the abandoned Sears property, including the parking lot, into a mixed-use development that would include 325 apartment units, three small restaurants and green space. Plans for the 15-acre site also call for removing one lane in a section of the lot’s ring road and converting it into a multi-use trail that would include a walking and bike path with lighting.

Future plans include a nature preserve area, a community garden, other green space and pedestrian tie-ins to Encore Parkway and the Alpha Loop.

Alpharetta Community Development Director Kathi Cook said the Sears site revitalization will likely not come up before the City Council until late this year.

Right now, the city doesn’t have a finalized plan for how the area will be planned for redevelopment, she said. To that end, she added, the city is meeting

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While many remodel, economic development helps drive housing market It turns out that six years of steady growth in home values may finally be turning what would normally be a homebuyer away from the market. But don’t worry, there are plenty more on the Geoff smith way.

Assurance Financial, gsmith@lendtheway.com For the last five years, my story has been the same: low inventory in the under-$400,000 market was driving prices up, and competition has been fierce.

Finally, that story is about to change.

Everyone talks about first-time homebuyers getting priced out of the market. And I can see where that is true.

But now, it seems others are getting priced out as well.

It is commonly understood that homeowner’s buy homes in 7- to 10year cycles. In fact, mortgage interest rates are loosely tied to the yield on the 10-year Treasury because of this. Well, if you bought your $350,000-house 7- to 10- years ago, you bought near the bottom of the market.

Since then, home values have gone up so fast that here you are, with a couple of company raises in hand, ready to move up. The problem is that the $550,000 houses that you want to move up to look very similar to the house you already are in.

So if you can instead use your extra money to remodel and improve the house you are in, why move?

I have seen a huge uptick in interest for our renovation loan products. We offer several, including one where we appraise the house based on the afterconstruction value and then make a loan based on that value. For conventional loans we can go up to 95 percent of that value. For FHA its 96.5 percent. I have partnered with several builders who now offer financing as one on their list of services.

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What is helping to fuel the real estate market in Atlanta is the influx of companies locating here and bringing all those jobs and homebuyers.”

Mitchell Palm Smart Real Estate Data works on a purchase as well – it does.

If your client wants their finishes to be up-to-date like in new construction, but doesn’t want to pay new construction prices, they can instead by a home built maybe 10-15 years ago and upgrade it.

They’ll get a bigger yard and a bigger house in the process. And after they close, we’ll pay the contractor to do the work.

So all of this begs the question: if existing homebuyers are tending more to staying put, and first-time homebuyers are finding it difficult, shouldn’t there be more inventory coming onto the market? I asked the expert here in Atlanta, Mitchell Palm of Smart Real Estate Data.

His short answer was “no.”

“Essentially, existing home sales are nearly flat, only up 2.0 percent through July (August data is still rolling in),” he said. “At the same time, inventories continue to go down by about 1 percent, creating a decrease in months of supply.”

Nationally, data is showing a slowdown in the housing market. A recent article in the Financial Times stated that the number of home sales in July fell 1.5 percent from the prior year. This was the fifth month in a row to show a decline.

Here in Atlanta though, we have one

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thing that many cities do not: tons of businesses, and people, moving here.

“The demand is most certainly still there,” Palm said. “What is helping to fuel the real estate market in Atlanta is the influx of companies locating here and bringing all those jobs and homebuyers.”

And those new residents are helping to slow the slowdown here in Atlanta.

But all that said, many of the agents I talk to are feeling the pinch. Our industry is one where when things are good, everyone wants to become a Realtor or mortgage banker. And when it’s bad, they don’t.

So right now, we have a lot of agents with a smaller amount of deals. We’ll likely see a thinning of the industry over the next several months – Wells Fargo recently laid off 638 workers from its home mortgage division. Eventually we’ll

have the right amount of agents and bankers for the amount of work that’s available. And when the market expands, those that stuck it out will have more work than they’ll know what to do with. And they’ll ride that wave right up until everyone wants to be a Realtor or mortgage banker again.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial focusing on residential home loans for refinances and home purchases.

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On July 1, Otis A. Brumby III, president of Times Journal, Inc., assumed the role of Brumby chair, succeeding David H. Hafner, M.D., who has served as chair of the Board for the past two years.

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ROSWELL, Ga. — WellStar North Fulton Hospital recently announced that it has been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee, an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is one of only three state-designated Level II trauma centers in metro Atlanta.

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When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com

HOME SCHOOL ADVENTURES What: Homeschool lessons based on nationally recognized curriculum.

This topic is “Johnny Appleseed.” Ages 6-11.

When: Friday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.

Where: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek Cost: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers More info and registration: autreymill.org

CAREER AND COLLEGE PLANNING JOB FAIR What: Join for an opportunity to connect with members of metro-Atlanta community for internship, volunteer and career opportunities. Bring resume.

When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8897

ADAPTIVE RECREATION DANCE NIGHT What: Join for an evening of pizza, drinks, DJ Sammy and fun.

Parents are encouraged to drop off young adults to enjoy the dance.

15 and older.

When: Friday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $12, pay at gate More info: johnscreekga.gov

SCREENWRITING FORUM What: Apex Screenwriting will offer a workshop about Georgia screenwriting business. Learn about pay scale, business practices, breaking into the business and starting a career.

When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org or 770-360-8820

EUROPEAN MARKET ON MILTON AVENUE What: A two-day European-style shopping experience with merchandise including art, handcrafted jewelry, vintage furnishings and decor.

Admission and parking are free.

When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Where: 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com SMART RECOVERY FAMILY AND FRIENDS What: This program uses science based tools to provide support for those who are affected by the addictive behavior of someone close to them. Not a twelve step program.

When: Monday, Sept. 17, 7-8 p.m.

Where: DecisionPoint Wellness Center, 1070 State Bridge Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek More info: smartrecovery.org GROW YOUR OWN HERBAL TEA What: Join CNC Horticulturist, Julie Hollingsworth-Hogg, to discover how to create your own unique tea blends by growing and drying your own herbs. Advanced registration required.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers More info and registration: chattnaturecenter. org or 770-992-2055.

SHADE GARDENING WORKSHOP What: Master Gardeners explain how to work successfully with different types of shade and discuss various trees, shrubs, perennials and ground covers to consider.

Where: Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell; Alpharetta Engineering Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta When: Tuesday, Sept. 18, 7-8:30 p.m. in Roswell; Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7-8:30 p.m. in Alpharetta More info and registration: nfmg.net WEDNESDAY MORNING NETWORKING What: Join for networking every Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek Cost: $5 for members, $10 for guests More info: johnscreekga.gov or 770-495-0545 AARP DRIVER SAFETY What: What this six-hour course will teach defensive driving techniques and strategies along with an overview of the current Georgia driving laws. Bring lunch.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 15, 8:45 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace

MILTON WINE FESTIVAL DINNER 2018 What: Enjoy a five wines with a four-course meal benefiting Children’s Charities. Tickets include all food and drink.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Location: Milton Restaurant, 800 Mayfield Road, Milton Cost: $150 per person More info: miltonwinefestival.com WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURE What: This lecture focuses on “The War Outside My Window: The Civil War Diary of LeRoy Wiley Gresham,” by Janet Croon.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Cost: $5 suggested donation More info: roswellgov.com GARDEN TOUR MONDAYS What: Enjoy a free 30-minute tour of the gardens and historic plants on the grounds of Barrington Hall.

When: Every Monday, through Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell More info: roswellgov.com SPEAKER FROM SYRIA What: Dr. Mary Mikael, an international peacekeeper from Syria will speak during World Communion Sunday.

When: Sunday, Oct. 7, 4:30-10 p.m.

Where: Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta More info: alpharettapres.com

HEALTH AND FITNESS: ZUMBA GOLD (FLEX) What: Combines the international rhythms of the Zumba Gold program with the strength training techniques, creating an easy-tofollow, health-boosting dance fitness program.

When: Friday, Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Park Place at Newtown School, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Moe info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace TEAM MAGGIE 5K/10K What: This flat course runs along the Chattahoochee River and is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Goodies, T-shirts and awards available. Proceeds help people with cancer.

When: Saturday, 15, 7:30-10 a.m.

Where: Kings Court Chapel, 9435 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $35 More info and registration: teammaggieforacure.org IRONKIDS TRIATHLON What: IronKids Alpharetta allows children ages 6 to 15 to test their strength with a swim, bike and run competition.

When: Saturday, Sept. 15, noon – 5 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 16, 7:30 – 11 a.m.

Where: Wills Park pool, 1815 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta More info: awesomealpharetta.com

EVENING RIVER CANOE TRIP What: Take an urban adventure and learn about wildlife with an experienced river guide.

Ages 6 and up.

When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell Cost: $30 for nonmembers, $25 for members More info and tickets: chattnaturecenter.org FREE OUTDOOR FITNESS – BARRE What: Bar-less Barre, a ballet-inspired exercise, infuses high energy music with a fun, low-impact, full body workout with the use of light weights and isometric movement.

When: Sunday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.

Where: Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek More info: johnscreekga.gov/parkplace ENERGY YOGA What: Physical exercises to open and clear energy. Utilizes Qi Gong and meditation techniques.

When: Sunday, Sept. 9, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Ocee Library, 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek More info: afpls.org

FARMERS MARKETS, FOOD TRUCKS: ALIVE IN ROSWELL What: Head to Canton Street in downtown Roswell for one of the best street parties in the metro Atlanta area.

Live music, food, displays and shopping.

Family friendly.

When: Thursday, Sept. 20, 5-9 p.m.

Where: Downtown Roswell More info: aliveinroswell.com ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY What: Alpharetta’s weekly gathering returns with rotating food trucks and music each week. Six to eight food trucks from the Atlanta area will come out to help kick off the weekend early.

When: Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Oct. 11 Where: Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta’s historic district More info: awesomealpharetta.com ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET What: The Alpharetta Farmers Market features fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, and a variety of home goods.

When: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., through October Where: Old Canton Street in downtown Alpharetta More info: alpharetta.ga.us ROSWELL FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET What: Don’t miss the opening day of the Roswell Farmers & Artisans Market. Mix and mingle with friends, shop for fresh items and enjoy talking to the vendors.

When: Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. – noon Where: Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell More info: roswellfam.com

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Get outside, Georgia:

Sardines and brook trout I was standing in line at the grocery store the other day when I felt a tap on my shoulder.

“Excuse me,” said the man behind me.

“But aren’t you the guy that writes for the paper?”

STEVE HUDSON Well, how about Get Outside Georgia, aa4bw@comcast.net that. A fan!

“That would be me,” I said, and while we stood there waiting for the person in front of us to check out we had a moment or two to chat. Turns out his name was Jeff.

Pretty soon the conversation turned to fishing, then to one of my favorite subjects of all: fishing for wild, native brook trout. In the minds of many, fishing for native brook trout is the pinnacle of the fly fishing art. Appearance-wise, they’re a multi-hued visual symphony. Just check out the trout that’s pictured on Georgia’s Trout Unlimited license plate.

It’s a brook trout, arguably one of the most spectacularly beautiful fish you’ll ever see. But brook trout have an even bigger claim to fame. They are the original Georgia trout. In fact, they are the only trout that’s native to Georgia.

What about all those rainbow and brown trout that you hear about all the time? They’re relatively recent arrivals on the Georgia trout scene, having been stocked in years past to provide more trout fishing opportunities for those who stocked ‘em. Today, of course, the rainbows and browns are ubiquitous and are found in just about every trout stream in north Georgia. Technically, I suppose that makes them invasive species. But they have done really, really well – so well that fisheries biologists now refer to them as “naturalized” trout. They’re here to stay.

Yes, it’s fun to talk about rainbow and brown trout fishing. But if you really want get the attention of a serious trout fishing purist, start talking about Georgia’s native brook trout “How big do they get?” Jeff asked.

“Have you ever caught a big one?”

On occasion I have, but these days the big ones are going to be stocked fish.

Particularly during the Delayed Harvest catch-and-release season, brook trout are occasionally stocked along with browns and rainbows. Whether stocked brookies end up in the mix depends on a number of different factors, among them the availability of suitable fish from area hatcheries. Stocked brook trout can be large, too, and they’re always a welcome surprise for

any angler.

“But what about the wild brook trout?” Jeff asked. “Do they get to be any size?”

Wild brook trout are usually small, perhaps because in Georgia they are found only in small, remote, and relatively high-altitude streams. At higher elevations, streams are often small – sometimes just a yard or two across – and (as one of my trout fishing mentors put it to me years ago) brook trout tend to grow to a size that fits the streams where they live. A five or six inch fish is a good one, and a wild brookie of eight or nine inches earns bragging rights.

The largest wild one I’ve brought to net in Georgia was an honest 11-incher, and I once lost one that might have gone a foot. But encounters with those big ones are rare. Most are much smaller. Why aren’t wild brook trout found in lower-elevation streams? Water quality and temperature can be factors, but the short and somewhat simplified explanation is that, in lower elevation waters, the browns and rainbows tend to eat ‘em. For that reason, brook trout water is typically found above what’s known as a “barrier falls”—that is, a waterfall that’s too high for the rainbows and browns to climb. Occasionally, high water will wash a high-elevation brookie down into the lower reaches of a stream. But as a rule, you’re only going to find them if you go up.

“So it sounds like those brook trout waters really are hard to get to,” Jeff said.

That’s often the case, I told him, for the truth is that it takes effort and determination to find brook trout water.

Make no mistake: you will put a lot of sweat equity into the search. You’ll hike, you’ll sweat, you’ll climb. Then you cast, and sometimes you connect.

You admire the fish – and then turn it loose so it, or its offspring, will be waiting for you next time you visit that tiny little gem of a stream.

That’s one reason brook trout enthusiasts are usually (how to put it) a little bit covert when it comes to telling you where they fish. Their knowledge is hard-won, and they tend to be hesitant to just give it away. But most love

to share the experience itself. Sometimes all you have to do is ask – and if a brook trout angler ever invites you along, take it as a high. Just don’t post the GPS coordinates on the interweb, or you may never get a second invitation.

Where can you look for brook trout in Georgia? A good place to start is in one of Georgia’s Wildlife Management Areas, and fall is a great time to explore some of the streams that you’ll find there (though be aware of hunting seasons as you plan). Check out some of the creeks in the Blue Ridge, Chattahoochee, Cohutta, Swallow Creek or Warwoman WMAs. Which is best? Well, I listed ‘em in alphabetical order. All are good. Take your pick because the brook trout are there. You’ve just got to put in the effort to find them.

The grocery line moved ahead, and it was now my turn to check out. I put my purchases on the belt, and they’re quickly scanned and bagged one by one. Among the things on my list are two cans of sardines (in olive oil, of course!) and a box of saltine crackers – my favorite fishing-trip snack.

“Good luck!” Jeff said. “And thanks for the tips!”

Back at my truck a few minutes later, I take a moment to pull the sardines and the saltines out of the bag.

Then I set them aside. Those particular sardines are destined for my day pack, where this very weekend they’ll be making the trip to an area where I hope I’ll find native brookies. If I’m lucky, I’ll catch a few. Sure, some of them may not be much bigger than the sardines.

But they’ll be brook trout – wild, native brook trout – and it doesn’t get much better than that.

Brook trout are found in many of Georgia’s high-elevation streams, including the uppermost reaches of the Chattahoochee River. Learn more about that in Steve’s book CHATTAHOOCHEE TROUT, a complete guide to trout fishing in the Chattahoochee River.

It’s available from local outfitters and on Amazon, and signed copies are available direct from the author at ChattahoocheeMedia.com.

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Week 4 football recap

Denmark remains unbeaten, West falls to Roswell

By JOE PARKER joe@appenmediagroup.com Class 7A Denmark 7, Forsyth Central 3 Denmark prevailed in a battle of undefeated teams and the first intra-county game between Forsyth County’s oldest and newest program Friday night.

Forsyth Central scored on a field goal early in the first quarter, but Denmark’s young defense held their Class 7A foe scoreless for the remainder of the contest.

The Danes found the end zone three minutes later with a pass from Ben Whitlock to Addonis Tolbert for the final points of the game.

Denmark is 3-0 to begin its inaugural season. Forsyth Central fell to 2-1.

Lambert 7, Peachtree Ridge 0 Lambert took down Region 6 opponent Peachtree Ridge on the road Friday night to improve to 3-1 this season. The Longhorns’ shutout was their third in the last three seasons.

Lambert quarterback Peyton Rich threw the only touchdown of the game, a 38-yarder to Drew Dockter on the Longhorns’ second possession of the game.

Peachtree Ridge looked to even the score on its next drive, but a holding call negated a long rushing score.

The Lions didn’t cross midfield until late in the third quarter, but they were set up with a potential game-tying drive in the final minutes after a Lambert interception.

The Lions entered the red zone in the final minute, connecting on a pass to set up first-and-goal. However, Lambert’s second sack of the drive pushed the ball back and the defense held on as a Peachtree Ridge pass fell incomplete as the clock expired.

It was the first meeting between the teams.

Roswell 21, West Forsyth 17 Roswell remained undefeated (3-0) to start its 2018 campaign by defeating West Forsyth in a battle of Class 7A heavyweights. The Hornets offense got off to a fast start with a pass from Ethan Roberts to Jacob Jarrett setting Roswell up with first-and-goal. Kamonty Jett then put Roswell on the board with a two-yard touchdown rush.

Roswell extended its lead just three minutes later after blocking a West Forsyth punt and scoring on a John Copen-

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Both teams found the end zone again before the half to put the score at 21-14, but a 26-yard field goal from West Forsyth late in the third was the final score of the contest.

Roswell recovered a West Forsyth fumble at midfield with under a minute remaining to secure the win.

West Forsyth dropped to 0-3.

South Forsyth 21, South Gwinnett 7 South Forsyth prevailed over South Gwinnett for the third straight year to improve to 3-1.

Though South Gwinnett scored on an interception returned for a touchdown in the opening minutes of the game, the War Eagles defense held the Comets to under 150 yards of total offense. Meanwhile, South Forsyth’s offense had two rushing touchdowns from quarterback Drew Morris and a touchdown reception from Colby Cruz in the first half to provide the separation needed for the win.

The War Eagles now hold the advantage in all-time series wins between the teams (5-4).

South Forsyth has a bye on Sept.

14 before closing out their non-region schedule against Hillgrove.

Class 6A Cambridge 16, Dunwoody 14 Cambridge began its Region 7-AAAAAA slate with its first win of the season and third straight win over Dunwoody Friday night. However, it was unlike the two previous meetings where the Bears won by an average of 25 points.

Cambridge trailed Dunwoody 7-6 at the half, their score coming on a 56-yard touchdown pass from Stratton Tripp to Jake Mcilvain, but took the lead in the second half.

The Bears built a 16-7 lead in the third quarter on a Tripp rush and a 33yard field goal from Jack Tindle.

The Wildcats attempted to mount a comeback and scored with under two minutes remaining. However, the Bears quelled Dunwoody’s hopes by recovering the onside kick and running out the clock.

Cambridge continues region play on Sept. 14 at home against Centennial.

Centennial 35, Pope 28 Centennial prevailed Friday night

in a battle of 2017 Region 7-AAAAAA playoff teams.

Centennial found the end zone on its opening two possessions with touchdowns from Drake Mason and Cal Dickie. After Pope cut the gap to 14-7, Centennial’s Richard Shaw blocked a Greyhounds punt and returned it for a touchdown. Dickie scored late in the third quarter to give Centennial a 28-14 lead, but Pope responded with two unanswered scores. However, Centennial’s defense kept Pope at bay the remainder of the contest. Centennial closed out the scoring with a 60-yard touchdown pass from Max Brosmer to Freddie Fairley with five minutes remaining. The Knights have won all three meetings of the programs since they joined Region 7-AAAAAAA. Northview 45, Chattahoochee 31 Northview opened its region slate of games and earned bragging rights over their crosstown rivals Friday night with a win over Hooch on the road. Northview improved to 2-1 this season, while Hooch is still winless (0-3).

The Titans led 10-0 at halftime before on onslaught of second half scoring. Chattahoochee tied the game at 17 with a field goal early in the fourth, but Northview scored on its ensuing drive.

Just two plays later, Northview’s Collin Ferguson came up with a pick-six to put the Titans ahead by two scores.

Hooch responded with a touchdown, but Northview’s Will Caylor, who racked up 226 rushing yards, scored from 47-yards out to give the Titan a 14-point lead again.

On the next play, Hooch quarterback Damon Stewart completed an 80-yard pass with three minutes left.

Quelling Hooch’s comeback hopes, the Titans converted a fourth-and-two to set up another Caylor rushing score to secure Northview’s first win over Hooch since 2015.

Class-A Private Pinecrest Academy 33, Athens Christian 6 Pincerest Academy’s long losing streak finally came to an end Friday night with the Paladins earning their first on-field win since the 2016 season.

Pinecrest extended its first half lead to 26-6 with a Colby Mangan interception returned 55 yards for a touchdown and kept Athens Christian off the scoreboard for the remainder of the contest.

It was the first on-field win for Pinecrest since a 14-7 win over Brookstone in the first round of the 2016 playoffs. The Paladins did win a game last season due to a South Forsyth forfeit for fielding an ineligible player.

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Volunteers needed for 30th annual Waterway Cleanup event To volunteer, call 770-205-4573 or visit keepforsythcountybeautiful.org.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Join Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, the city of Cumming and the Lake Lanier Association for the 30th annual Shore Sweep cleanup event from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sept. 15 at either the Bald Ridge Marina or Port Royale Marina sites.

To volunteer, call 770-205-4573 or visit keepforsythcountybeautiful.org.

The registration deadline is 5 p.m. on Sept. 14. Volunteers will meet at

Bald Ridge Marina, 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Road, or at Port Royale, 8800 Port Royale Drive, on Sept. 15 to gather supplies, pick up a t-shirt and receive instructions. Volunteers with boats of all types are needed.

If you have a boat and are willing to assist with the cleanup of sites with no land access, email contact Keep Forsyth County Beautiful at kfcb@ forsythco.com.

In Memoriam

George Eddie Morris

“Smoke on the Mountain” returns to the Cumming Playhouse this fall.

Cumming Playhouse to show Smoke on the Mountain CUMMING, Ga. —The gospel musical “Smoke on the Mountain” returns Sept.

6-30 at The Cumming Playhouse.

“Smoke on the Mountain” was one of the first shows produced at the Cumming Playhouse and due to popularity, has requested more productions.

While much remains the same as in years past, there are new faces on stage and the cast has worked on changing the show in subtle ways.

“Smoke on the Mountain” runs Thursdays-Sundays at the Cumming Playhouse, 101 School Street. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m., while Sunday performances begin at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30, or $27.50 for seniors or students, veterans and groups of 25 or more.

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Surrounded by his family, George Eddie Morris, of Westminster, CO passed away peacefully on August 11, 2018. George was the son of Randall and Edith Morris of Cumming, GA. He is survived by his wife Patricia, daughter Kristin (Brian), granddaughters Isabel and Cordelia, brother Dan, nephew David, niece Amanda, and grand nephews Gabriel, Pierson and grand niece Amelia.

George earned a degree in physics from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta; and enjoyed a 34 year career at Ball Aerospace in Boulder Colorado. He was the 1999 recipient of the Gabe Award; an annual award given to one individual for outstanding achievement in spite of great and frustrating obstacles. His positive attitude, patience, pleasant manner and ability to deliver as promised were an

inspiration to his colleagues, and he retired as Director of Test Operations.

George loved to create and build.

Over the years family and friends were gifted with handmade wood furniture. He enjoyed many other hobbies including metal working and photography. He developed and built custom large format cameras for several well known photographic artists. His motto: “Anything is possible, all it takes is time and money!”

In retirement years George and Pat enjoyed extensive travel and visits with family and friends. George lived life to its fullest, determined to succeed, thrive and enjoy life, in spite of major health issues. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. A celebration of life is planned for later this Fall.

DEATH NOTICES Lee Burdett, 94, of Johns Creek, GA, passed away August 27, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Donald O. Burkhardt, 85, of Roswell, passed away August 25, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

George Chen, 90, of Atlanta, passed away August 29, 2018. Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Carol Audrey Hagle, 81, of Roswell, passed September 2, 2018. Arrangements

by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Winston Ramdath, 54, of Alpharetta, passed away August 27, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Edward W. Edmondson, 82, of Roswell, passed away August 31, 2018.

Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

Louis Loncaric, 82, of Roswell, GA, passed away September 1, 2018. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

Varkey K. Titus, 72, of Milton, passed away September 3, 2018. Arrangements

by Roswell Funeral Home and Green Lawn Cemetery.

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